THE team hired to stage spectacular opening and closing ceremonies for the Commonwealth Games in Scotland are revealed today.

Glasgow 2014 chiefs promised a “vibrant and dynamic experience of Scotland” in their opening and closing ceremonies after hiring the team behind a host of memorable events.

Jack Morton Worldwide have created an impressive list of shows including live celebrations for the Royal Wedding, the World Cup in South Africa, Olympic Games in Athens and Commonwealth ceremonies in Manchester and Melbourne.

They have a hard act to follow after Danny Boyle’s £27million curtain-raiser at London 2012 won acclaim around the globe.

Now they will be responsible for planning Glasgow’s extravaganza and showcasing Scotland to the world.

The two ceremonies – on July 23 and August 3 – are set to cost £14million and have a potential international audience of more than a billion.

And the London agency will soon begin searching for established and emerging talents across the country to help them bring their ideas to life.

David Grevemberg, chief executive of the Glasgow 2014 organising committee, said: “The opening and closing ceremonies of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games represent a unique and unprecedented opportunity to inspire national and international audiences with a dynamic and vibrant experience of Scotland.

“They are also one of the highlights of a Games and this investment has the potential to bring direct economic benefits to our creative industries, boosting jobs and contract opportunities in one of Scotland’s high-growth sectors.

“Jack Morton Worldwide has an impressive track record of culture, creativity and legacy and the profile they have created at global events speaks for itself. I look forward to seeing plans now being developed further, particularly since it will be engaging with the creative sector in Scotland to make sure we truly showcase the country at its best.”

David Zolkwer, director of public events at Jack Morton Worldwide, said: “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Glasgow 2014 to deliver unique 21st century ceremonies that will capture the true spirit of the city and the region.

“I’m particularly looking forward to engaging with both the creative sector and the extended community to create ceremonies that make Scotland proud and inspire the watching world.”

The Commonwealth Games opener will include the arrival of the head of the Commonwealth, the parade of nations and the end of the Queen’s baton relay which will have visited every Commonwealth nation in the run-up to the event.

It will also welcome many thousands of athletes from 17 different sports to Scotland for the 11-day competition.

The closing ceremony will see Glasgow hand over the flag to the Gold Coast, hosts of the 2018 Commonwealth Games.